Plans for Spectrum 4-6-2

[Klondike]

I lost the plans for my old Bachmann Spectrum Pennsy 4-6-2.  Where can I find plans for the engine -- need to take it apart and these would help? Thanks
Klondike

[ryeguyisme]

go to parts and service at the top and look at the exploded parts diagrams

[Klondike]

Thanks, but my Spectrum 4-6-2 is an older model and the plans aren't in the list (just the newer 4-6-2).  Is there an archive of old plans?
Klondike

[Doneldon]

Thanks, but my Spectrum 4-6-2 is an older model and the plans aren't in the list (just the newer 4-6-2).  Is there an archive of old plans?
Klondike

Goldie-

I don't think so, but maybe someone on this board has one and will send you a copy.
                                                         
                                                                                                                     -- D

[Klondike]

Thanks.  The engine did a face plant off the shelf.  I've glued the bell, headlight, etc back in place but need directions to put the front truck back on.  Looks like I need to take pretty much everything apart in order to do that.  So, would be easier if I had plans to help guide the way.
Klondike

[richg]

Check the below site. There might be something similar since Bachmann did use some of the same techniques for some of the steamers.

http://www.hoseeker.net/bachmann.html

If nothing at the above site, You might also try the below site but mention you looked at HO Seeker and did not see anything. I know some will mention HO Seeker.

http://cs.trains.com/TRCCS/forums/88.aspx

I am sure you know by now, but build a better display shelf.

Rich

[Klondike]

Rich
HOSeeker was the place to go.  Found the plans for my older Spectrum 4-6-2.
Thanks Greatly for this and for that shelf tip.
Bob

[john tricarico]

klondike,, how was the old sprctrum 4-6-2- running,, i recall the engine had very little pulling power cause of lack of traction weight and the tender was really light weight, is this the early spectrum unit from around 1991

[Klondike]

John
I added some weight to the tender, but it still does not pull as well as it should.  And the pick-up could be improved (no electrical pick-up with the tender wheels).  And putting the front trucks back on was a bear -- far more difficult then it should have been; that's probably why they changed the pilot truck attachment on the newer 4-6-2.  Still, its an enjoyable steamer from way back in the 1990s.
regards
Bob